Showa Era · Silk · Never worn · Please read condition notes

THE MEANING

Rural village scenes in Japanese textile art depict the quiet rhythms of everyday life — rice fields, wooden houses, figures going about their day. They are a celebration of the ordinary, and a reminder that beauty lives in the unremarkable moments.

OVERVIEW

A mustard silk haori with a bright, detailed rural Japanese village scene running across the outside — houses, figures, trees, rendered in vivid colour against the warm ground. It is fun, unusual and completely unlike anything else in the collection. rhe outside is pristine — never worn, in perfect condition. Please read the condition notes below before purchasing.

FABRIC & CRAFTMANSHIP

– 100% vintage silk – Detailed rural village scene — bright, colourful, hand-printed – Mustard ground with vivid multi-colour scene – Fully lined – Lightweight drape

CONDITION

The outside of this haori is pristine — never worn, in perfect condition. The lining has some age-related discolouration, likely from storage over the years. This is not visible when the haori is worn open, as the lining sits against the body. We have priced this piece to reflect the lining honestly. If you have any questions or would like additional photographs of the lining before purchasing, please email us at hello@himoandkimo.com.

FIT

One size. Fits Australian sizes 6–16. Designed to be worn open and relaxed.

HOW TO WEAR IT

– Over a plain white or cream tee — let the scene do the talking – Over wide-leg linen trousers for a relaxed editorial look – As a statement layer for a creative event,  or outdoor occasion.

ORIGIN AND CONDITION

Sourced in Japan. Showa era. Outside in pristine condition — lining has age-related discolouration as noted above.

CARE

Dry clean only. Store away from direct sunlight.

SHIPPING AND RETURNS

Free shipping within Australia. We also ship to the UK, Ireland, New Zealand and the United States. Returns accepted within 14 days of delivery — contact us at hello@himoandkimo.com to arrange. Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer.